This is a list of real, famous cats which achieved some degree of popularity either in their own right or by association with someone famous.
This list provides an index to encyclopedic information which does not always merit its own article. Edits of uncertain quality could be discussed on the talk page for feedback from other editors.
To be included in this list, cats should be either (a) the subject of an independent article which meets notability guidelines, or (b) based on reliable sources (with inline citations for each item). In the latter case, there should be significant coverage which addresses the topic directly and in detail. The cat must have attracted attention over a period of time. Only one entry per cat; if there is no compelling reason for it to be in a category such as "ship's cat", list it under country.
Please note "association with famous people" means more than simple possession, entries in the Guinness book of records are often the result of self-promotion, and internet memes about pets are viral phenomena built on social media, which also amounts to "self-promotion and publicity".
The oldest cat ever was Creme Puff, who was born on August 3, 1967 and lived until August 6, 2005—38 years 3 days in total.